鈥he National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky has issued a
flood warning for the following rivers in Illinois鈥issouri鈥�
Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau and Thebes
.Forecast rainfall (QPF) in the upper Mississippi River Basin is expected
to increase this week. The river forecast is heavily based on these QPFs.
The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau.
* from Thursday morning until further notice.
* At 10:30 AM Monday the stage was 30.4 feet.
* Flood Stage is 32.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast鈥ise above flood stage by late Thursday morning and
continue to rise to near 36.5 feet by Thursday morning, October 10th.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact鈥t 36.0 Feet鈥he flood gate on Themis Street closes.
SAFETY MESSAGE鈥�
Never drive cars鈥rucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded
areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow
children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather
Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated
forecasts.
Additional information is available at
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